Episodes

Bill and Wendy are joined by their pal, uncle Dean Richards! They talk about the passing of Peter Tork, what’s next for Jussie Smollett, what to expect from this year’s Oscars, and much more. He also reviews “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” and “Fighting with My Family”. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Maggie McMeans and Aaron C. Rutherford from FRIENDS! The Musical Parody stopped by the Bill and Wendy show to chat about this hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons TV’s Friends. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at the Broadway Playhouse, running now through March 3, 2019, 175 E. Chestnut, 800-775-2000, broadwayinchicago.com. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1...

Bill and Wendy welcome Lauren Kaplan (Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center Event Manager), Brendan Watters (Kings & Convicts Brewery Co-Founder), and Brittany Breaux (Skeptic Distillery) to the show to talk about the 5th Annual Lake County Craft Beer Festival. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Before the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy broke the news that Peter Tork, star of The Monkees, has died at age 77. On this edition of the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy discuss the life and legacy of Peter Tork and The Monkees. They also talk about past heartthrobs from TigerBeat Magazine, The Keane Brothers, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming […]

Bill and Wendy start the show with breaking news in the Jussie Smollet case. Then, Bill and Wendy welcome Lauren Kaplan (Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center Event Manager), Brendan Watters (Kings & Convicts Brewery Co-Founder), and Brittany Breaux (Skeptic Distillery) to the show to talk about the 5th Annual Lake County Craft Beer Festival. Maggie McMeans and Aaron C. Rutherford from FRIENDS! The Musical Parody stopped by to chat about this hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons...

It’s Wednesday, so you know that Dr. John Duffy is in the building. Dr. John Duffy is an author, clinical psychologist, family and parenting expert, and father and husband. He joins Bill and Wendy show to talk about how to support and nurture your child’s passions. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

February is American Heart Month. Bill and Wendy sit down Dr. Sunil Pauwaa, cardiologist at Advocate Heart Institute, to talk about heart health and ways to protect yourself from heart disease. He also explains congestive heart failure, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. To take the heart health assessment, visit http://www.advocatehealth.com/assessments. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from...

On this edition of the bonus hour, what happens when you put grapes in the microwave? You get a light show! Bill and Wendy explain why microwaving grapes creates a dazzling plasma light show. They also talk about things that were popular in the 90’s. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

How to live a long and healthy life. That’s the motto for today’s show. Bill and Wendy discuss Manny Machado’s decision to sign with the San Diego Padres (boo) and how Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette could inherit part of his fortune. February is American Heart Month. Dr. Sunil Pauwaa, cardiologist at Advocate Heart Institute, stopped by to talk about heart health and ways to protect yourself from heart disease. Then, Dr. John Duffy, our show psychologist, explains how to support […]

Bill and Wendy are joined by the great Kathleen Madigan! They talk about her St. Louis roots, performing at the Chicago Theatre, her Netflix special “”Bothering Jesus”, basketball, and much more. Kathleen Madigan – Hot Dogs and Angels Tour Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00PM The Chicago Theatre For tickets, visit http://www.kathleenmadigan.com/tour You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then...

Rich Leknov, resident legal expert and co-host of the WGN Radio podcast Legal Face Off, joins the Bill and Wendy show to discuss the latest developments in the Jussie Smollett case, the National Emergency lawsuit, the R. Kelly case, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Today on the Bill and Wendy bonus hour, Bill and Wendy work through part 2 of NewArena.com’s list of the 30 best stand-up comedians of all time. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Which film is better? “Bohemian Rhapsody” or “A Star is Born”? Bill and Wendy discuss that with John Williams and Steve Bertrand. Comedian Kathleen Madigan joined us to talk about her upcoming show at The Chicago Theater on Saturday. Rich Leknov, resident legal expert and co-host of the WGN Radio podcast “Legal Face Off”, weighs in on the latest developments in the Jussie Smollett case, the National Emergency lawsuit against Trump, R. Kelly, and much more. You can find Bill […]

Happy Presidents Day! Bill and Wendy check in with Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn. They discuss the Cubs’ deal with Sinclar Broadcasting, Chicago’s tight mayor’s race, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill and Wendy welcome Steven Pruitt to the show. Pruitt is an American volunteer Wikipedia editor who has made nearly 3 million edits on Wikipedia and written 35,000 original articles. He was also named as one of the 25 most important influencers on the Internet by Time magazine in 2017. Pruitt tells the story of how he started working for Wikipedia. He also gets into his passion for history and explains why he does all this work for Wikipedia for […]

The Jussie Smollett case has taken many twists and turns since it was first reported over two weeks ago. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow checks in with the Bill and Wendy show to give an update on the investigation. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy discuss Netflix’s Fyre Festival documentary and HBO’s Nick Buoniconti documentary. Bill has found a list on NewArena.com of the top 30 comedians of all time. Bill and Wendy give their opinions on the list. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

Did you watch the Bozo special that aired on WGN TV last night? Bill and Wendy discussed their favorite moments. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow checks in to give an update on the Jussie Smollett investigation. Then, Bill and Wendy welcome Wikipedia’s top editor, Steven Pruitt to the show. After that, Eric Zorn from the Chicago Tribune talks about the mayor’s race and the financial impact of the Cubs’ new TV deal. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and […]

Today on the bonus hour, the actors who played the Brady children need America’s help! Bill and Wendy explain why. They also talk about some of the best 1970s TV shows that aired during primetime television from 1970 to 1979. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.

It’s Fri-yay! What’s worth watching on TV this weekend? Bill and Wendy check in with Alexander Zalben, managing editor of Decider.com. They talk about the Netflix original series “Russian Doll“. He also shares details on the new streaming video services from Apple, Disney, and WarnerMedia. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.